Despite the late night, woke early and watched the sunrise while munching a simple camp breakfast.

Unfortunately, discovered that my point-n-shoot camera was completly dead (lense error). Odd because I had just used it a couple days prior. Ah well. Could still use my phone-camera, but it is not quick on the draw (gloves-off touchscreen) so only really tooks pics when we were stopped, none of my typical on-the-fly shots.

Hooked up with Rob (SpongeRob) and Robert (BMW-K) for a little exploration across the valley in Trail Canyon and other nearby places. Hadn't been up there in around 15 yrs and it was time to see it again. Fairly late start, but didn't plan on a lot of miles today so no big deal.

North entrance to Westside Road.

Starting up Trail

Robert on the gas

Road was graded up the fan to the mouth of the canyon, then an unimproved jeep track up the wash. Lots of deep sand/gravel and rocks. Sometimes felt like I had two flat tires as either end would randomly choose a new direction.

Stopped just below the north-south split to wait for the Robs to catch up.

Anybody know what this is?

There they are

Robert was struggling a little with the rough track, still finding his 'dirt' legs
By the end of the weekend he was in the groove and keeping a good pace